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Latest in Egypt
Tourist guide union arranges a three-day strike
Secretary general of union resigns
State Council postpones Nile University case
Court gives both parties 48 hours to bring forward their papers and requests in a special session.
Gunmen steal EGP 150 thousand from government vehicle
Members of fisheries authority were going to buy fishing equipment
Sinai road blocked by protesters for six hours reopened
Boy in custody for possession of drugs.
Analysis of constitutional draft
Part 3: Parliament
Abu Islam trial adjourned
Abu Islam is the first Muslim to face charges of contempt of Christianity in Egypt.
Saudi Police denies Egyptian woman was raped
Husband says his wife possessed by jinn.
El-Erian rescinds his party resignation
Muslim Brotherhood leader is still deputy chairman of the group’s political arm but will relinquish his post in the presidential advisory board.
Journalists protest government meddling
Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Shura Council said to have exceeded their authority
University bylaws ratified without referendum
Strike action planned against bylaws.
Changes to Coptic papal selection
Election set for 29 October, final selection on 4 November.
Mob assaults French reporter in Egypt’s Tahrir Square
The attack lasted several minutes before a male colleague managed to pull her out
Followers of slain crime boss promise to seek revenge
Fears of sectarian violence in Mallawi.
Prosecutor general investigates Al-Erian statements
Former ruling party deputy chairman said presidency had Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on tape accepting the Vatican post.
Mixed response to Friday demos
Progressive parties hail success, FJP paper claims underwhelming showing
Court releases final detainees from Cabinet clashes
Release coincides with the president’s expected mass pardon
Salafi Front Launches “Al-Shaab” Party
Rights of workers, farmers, Nubians and the Sinai are the new party’s priorities
Morsy’s Matruh visit placates the protestors
President promises to change Matruh’s governor,
Morsy addresses Israeli president as dear friend
President Mohamed Morsy voiced hope of strengthening the “cordial relationship” between Egypt and Israel.
Marching from Al-Sayeda Zeinab
Thousands of protesters gather at Al-Sayeda Zeinab in response to calls from civil groups
Four women removed from high-profile posts
Women’s council accuses government of using religion to discriminate against women
Egyptian teacher fired for cutting girls’ hair
A school teacher decides to teach two of her students a lesson for not wearing the veil
Al-Gomhouria editor-in-chief suspended
Morsy rejects insulting Tantawi and Anan, leads to firing editor-in-chief
Trio accused of profiteering
Ahmed Zuweil, Essam Sharaf, Tarek Amer, Nile University, Zuwail City for Sciences, Nile University sit-in
National Front for Justice and Democracy marches against revolution protection law
Claim is equivalent to emergency law
Islam Harby released
Teen released after serving three-quarters of military sentence.
Polls on university governing bylaws begin
Several political movements voice disapproval of the polls
Doctors on strike hold protest in Sinai
As the doctors’ strike continues, doctors in the Sinai Peninsula object to lack of security.
International Maritime Organization threatens to blacklist Sokhna Port
A popular committee to address workers’ grievances was formed on Wednesday, including Ahmed Mahmoud, secretary of the Freedom and Justice Party and Ahmed Abdel Raheem, member of the Shura Council.
Popular Current denies coordination with Okasha
Schedules marches for “Egypt is not a manor” Friday protests.